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This is a place to gain some understanding of dog behavior and to assist people in training their dogs and dealing with common behavior problems, regardless of the method(s) used. This can cover the spectrum from non-aversive to traditional methods of dog training. There are many ways to train a dog. Please avoid aggressive responses, and counter ideas and opinions with which you don't agree with friendly and helpful advice. Please refrain from submitting posts that promote off-topic discussions. Keep in mind that you may be receiving advice from other dog owners and lovers... not professionals. If you have a major problem, always seek the advice of a trainer or behaviorist!


why do we ask a dog to work?

   
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Byron

Small dogs can- have BIG jobs!		 
 
Barked: Sun Nov 8, '09 7:21pm PST 
Because learning self control is important to everyone... people and dogs included. wink Makes for better manners in the long run.
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Hucky

Have Teeth, will- Chew		 
 
Barked: Mon Nov 9, '09 7:14am PST 
When we give our dogs a job to do, it makes them happy. Example, husband will walk over to the the mail box with Hucky, put the mail in his mouth and tell him to go give it to mommy. Huck will run to me, I take the mail and praise him for being such a good boy. He wags his tail and gets all excited and I know he's happy. Husband asks for a beer, I give it to Huck and say go give it to Daddy, Huck runs to Daddy and gives him his beer, Daddy says what a good boy and Hucky is happy. I think it makes him feel important to have some kind of a job other then the usual sit, stay, paw

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